We are looking for attorneys who are passionate about serving young people, believe that legal representation includes ensuring young people stay stably housed, and have skills in civil law. These are some of the legal topics young people most commonly need assistance with:

• Gender marker and name changes

• Public benefits

• Landlord/tenant issues

• Evictions

• Immigration

• Court fees and fines

• Emancipation

• Education

• Expungement

• Consumer and medical debt

• Identity theft

We are looking for law students who are excited about building their skills in serving un/der-represented and under-resourced populations. Volunteering with SLCY can count toward pro-bono hours if you're participating in our drop-in clinics. We also have opportunities to support us with the smooth running of our clinics and events, and general logistics of running a legal aid non-profit.

Advisory Board members provide input into the strategic direction of Southern Legal Center for Youth, its programs, and they help us grow our network across Atlanta, Georgia, and the South.

We are looking for community members who hold specialty expertise, especially including (but not limited to):

• Young people with lived experience of homelessness and intersecting systems such as: criminal legal, child welfare/foster care, and behavioral health. 

• Attorneys passionate about serving children and young people

• Youth and young adult homeless service providers

Email us at hi@slcy.org if you would like to become an Advisory Board Member